Workplace violations take place in various industries and take many forms, from office workers subjected to sexual harassment to an employer refusing to pay construction workers for overtime hours. However, some violations are especially upsetting, such as those which...
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What constitutes wrongful termination?
So your boss called you to his office and told you that you were being fired and that your position is being eliminated. He or she gives you the choice of resigning or being walked right out the door. Whatever the words used, the result is the same. You no longer have...
Reports of pregnancy discrimination in PA reach a 10-year high
Over the past several years, the need for better employment protections for pregnant women has become a nationwide concern. From potentially losing hours or even a job to feeling forced to perform tasks that may put a pregnancy at risk, for expecting mothers,...
How is pregnancy discrimination still happening?
For decades, women have fought for equality in the workplace. It is an ongoing fight even today. Issues including pregnancy discrimination are still occurring, even in the top companies in the country. When a Pennsylvania employer discriminate against you due to your...
Can I be fired for not speaking English?
Making a living in Pennsylvania or elsewhere in the United States is the hope of many people who have recently immigrated to the country. Speaking English clearly can be a challenge, and some immigrants may worry that an employer could fire them for not always...
Were you fired based on discrimination?
Pennsylvania may be an at-will state, but this does not mean that your employer can fire you for any reason at all. If they are firing you for discriminatory reasons, this is illegal. They could get into serious trouble with the law for their actions. Do you believe...
How to prove an equal work for equal pay claim
Ever since women first started entering the workplace in large numbers, they have fought for pay that is equal to that of their male counterparts. While the country is heading into the year 2020, some employers still seem stuck in the 1960s when it comes to paying...
What are some limitations you may have at work during pregnancy?
Pregnancy is not an illness or a disability. However, it can impact your body in many negative ways. You may find that you grow tired more quickly or that you cannot stand for long periods. You have to adjust as your body develops throughout the course of your...
What are reasonable accommodations? Who is eligible for them?
If you have a disability, you most likely are familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA gives those with disabilities equal rights in many areas, including in the workplace. As part of the ADA, employers with more than 15 employees must give...
Wrongful termination results in record punitive award
Employers in Pennsylvania must provide their workers with a safe environment. If the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is inspecting a potential violation, it is illegal for a company to terminate employees who assist in the investigation. The U.S....